overhaul
verb
over·haul
ˌō-vər-ˈhȯl 
overhauled; overhauling; overhauls
1
a
: to examine thoroughly
our systems of education are being constantly overhauled—
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b(1)
: repair
The mechanic overhauled the engine.
(2)
: to renovate, remake, revise, or renew thoroughly
Lawmakers are overhauling the welfare program.
2
: to haul or drag over
3
: overtake
The most imposing U.S. swimmer was overhauled by a 17-year-old Australian in the butterfly race.
Examples of overhaul in a Sentence
The mechanic overhauled the car's engine.
They had to overhaul their original plans.
Lawmakers are overhauling the welfare program.
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Trump has named at least four nominees to his next Cabinet who are listed as contributors to Project 2025 or helped write The Heritage Foundation's 922-page document outlining how a potential Republican administration could overhaul the federal government.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
In July, Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat, renewed his legislative push to overhaul the law.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2024
There has long been an argument for overhauling the MSNBC identity.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
More:Trump's takeover: Matt Gaetz to Elon Musk signal big ambition and combat ahead
The transition stands out for how clearly Trump is focused on disruption, delivering on campaign promises to overhaul law enforcement, the military, intelligence and other agencies.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
In July, Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat, renewed his legislative push to overhaul the law.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2024
There has long been an argument for overhauling the MSNBC identity.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Overhaul.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overhaul. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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overhaul
verb
over·haul
ˌō-vər-ˈhȯl
1
: to make a thorough examination of and make necessary repairs and adjustments on
overhaul an engine
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